Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole 1 lb of ground beef. 2 diced onions. 2 tsps of garlic powder. 1 small can of tomato sauce. 1 cup of cooked rice. 1 cup of chicken broth. 1 cup of sour cream. 2 cups of shredded cheese. Salt, pepper and oregano. 1 cup of frozen peas. In a sprayed skillet over high heat, roast the onions for a few minutes and mix in the ground beef and garlic. Brown the ground beef then turn down the heat to medium and season with salt, pepper and oregano. Mix in the rice, peas, tomato sauce, 1 cup of cheese and broth and let simmer for 3 minutes. Put the mixture in a casserole dish and bake in a preheated oven to 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese and sour cream mixture over the top and bake for 15 more minutes.

Fried Onion Burgers

Fried Onion Burgers 1 large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced salt and pepper 1 lb ground beef 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4-8 slices American cheese Mayo, mustard and pickles, for serving 4 hamburger buns, toasted Combine the onion slices and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and toss to combine. Transfer the onions to a colander and let sit for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Transfer the onions to a clean dish towel, gather the edges together and squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the onions. Do this over the sink or a large bowl since the onions will have quite a bit of liquid in them. Divide the onions into 4 separate mounds on a rimmed baking sheet. Form the beef into 4 lightly packed balls. Place the beef balls on top of the onion mounds and flatten the beef firmly (use your palm) so the onion adheres to the beef. The patties should measure 4 inches in diameter. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Using a large spatula, transfer the patties to the skillet, onion side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the onions turn a deep golden brown and begin to crisp around the edges. Flip the burgers, then increase the heat to high and cook until well browned on the second side, about 2 minutes. Add 1 or 2 slices of cheese to each burger and allow to melt. Add mayo, mustard and pickles to the top buns, then place each burger on a bottom buns. Serve immediately.

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or similar butter crackers 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place crushed crackers in a medium size shallow bowl. Place eggs (beaten) in another separate medium size shallow bowl. Dip one chicken breast at a time in the eggs coating well, then dredge in the cracker crumbs, coating well on all sides. Place chicken breasts side-by-side in baking dish. *Top chicken evenly with pieces of butter. Bake on middle rack of oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is ready and internal temperature has reached a safe minimum 165 degree F internal temperature. Serve with your favorite veggies, rice, potatoes, salad and more.

Authentic Amish Refrigerator Pickles

Authentic Amish Refrigerator Pickles 6 c cucumbers, sliced 1 c green pepper, sliced 1 c onion, sliced Liquid: 1 c cider vinegar 2 c white sugar 1 tsp celelry seed 2 Tbsp salt Slice the veggies into 2 quart jars, I like to make layers of them: you can leave out the onions and peppers, if you want, but they are so good!~Mix your other ingredients in a large measuring cup, stir well. The sugar will not be dissolved yet~Pour over sliced vegetables, evenly in each jar~You will finish filling the jars with cold tap water~I shake the jar a few times during the 24 hrs to mix~No need to cook it~ Ready to eat in 24 hours. Taste best if eaten within a week or two~but I like to add tomato wedges or slices to this liquid for overnight, when it is close to empty of veggies~Use the next day~Unbelievable with sandwiches~ ~I have also pickled hot peppers using a batch of this same liquid

Banana Bread with honey and applesauce

Banana Bread with honey and applesauce instead of sugar & oil 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar free applesauce 3/4 cup honey 2 eggs, beaten 3 mashed overripe bananas Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce and honey. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Taco Stroganoff

Taco Stroganoff 1 small onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans corn, drained ( use type with diced peppers) 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( chive and onion flavor) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained Cook onions and ground beef in large saute pan until beef is browned. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning, water and corn to beef mixture in pan; cook 1-2 minutes. Add cream cheese and cheddar; cook until it heated through and cheese melts. Serve over noodles or toss with noodles.

Pecan Pie Muffins

Pecan Pie Muffins 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chopped pecans ⅔ cup butter, softened 2 eggs, beaten Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease mini or regular muffin cups generously. Grease them well or they will stick. In medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and eggs together. Stir in dry ingredients just until combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups about ⅔ full. Bake for 12-13 minutes for mini muffins or 15-17 minutes for regular size muffins. Run a knife around the edge of each muffin and pop it out.